Mercurius Sulphocyanatus
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General EN
Mercurius Sulphocyanatus.
Sulphocyanide of Mercury. (Pharaoh's Serpents.) Hg(SCN)2.
Clinical EN
Diphtheria. Oesophagus, stricture of.
Characteristics EN
The well-known scientific toy called "Pharaoh's serpents" is composed of the sulphocyanide of mercury. A boy ate one "serpent," and a man took one in water. The symptoms were observed on these two.
Mind EN
Excessive anxiety.
Head EN
Vertigo on attempting to rise.
Face EN
Pallor, great weakness, cold skin, and frequent shivering.
Mouth EN
Constant salivation.—Disgusting metallic taste.
Throat EN
Extreme redness of throat, with white membrane on tonsils
Most violent burning in fauces
Heat and constriction in oesophagus, with difficulty in swallowing and burning in epigastric region and nausea.
Stomach EN
Vomiting.—Epigastrium painful to pressure.
Stool EN
Bloody stools.
Respiratory Organs EN
Voice rough and hoarse.—Tenacious expectoration.
Heart EN
Pulse intermitting every three beats.
Upper Limbs EN
Pain in shoulder-joint.
Generalities EN
General prostration for some days.